India successfully conducted the first rocket launch of its future manned orbital mission on October 21. Broadcast has been made Web site Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Earlier that day, the rocket launch, originally planned for 8:00 (5:30 Moscow time), was postponed to 8:30 (06:00 Moscow time) and even later to 8:45 (06:00 Moscow time). 15) postponed. ). During the launch of the rocket, the lower stage engines started working but went out after a few seconds. ISRO chairman Sridhar Somnath announced that the launch was first postponed due to bad weather conditions, and then the onboard computer responsible for the automatic launch suspended the launch due to problems.
At 10:00 (7:30 Moscow time) a new successful launch took place. The crew module managed to separate from the rocket and subsequently landed in the Bay of Bengal.
In early September, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully appeared Aditya-L1, an automatic space station that will study the Sun, will enter Earth orbit. The mission was launched using the PSLV polar satellite launch vehicle.
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